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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Denisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Hammer had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Alexey Denisov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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149 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Denisov showed some decent athleticism there.
Denisov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hammer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Denisov is controlling well.
Denisov is thwarting Hammer's attempts to control the position.
Hammer is trying is best to control the position here.
Denisov is looking to pass Hammer's guard but actually Hammer recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammer trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Denisov moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Denisov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Denisov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammer did well to prevent Denisov getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Denisov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hammer taking some punishment here, with Denisov in his half guard.
Denisov wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Denisov is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.
Denisov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Denisov trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexey Denisov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Denisov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Denisov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Denisov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammer is trying to keep Denisov in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Denisov wanted to stand there but Hammer had control of the position.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov passes Hammer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Denisov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denisov is thwarting Hammer's attempts to control the position.
Denisov content to control rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Denisov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Denisov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Denisov closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Denisov pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Denisov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tom Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denisov throws a wild body kick that Hammer sees coming a mile off.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Denisov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denisov has a takedown stuffed.
Tom Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Denisov.
Denisov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hammer.
Denisov has managed to clinch.
Denisov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Denisov shows good takedown defense.
Hammer dives in and grabs Denisov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denisov pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Denisov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tom Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammer working a defensive guard here.
Hammer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denisov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hammer doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Denisov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hammer - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Hammer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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